Bachelors Degree in Physics

Students completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics will be prepared for the
next step in pursuit of their chosen career. Several paths are available depending
upon the student’s interests including entering to graduate school in physics-new,
pursuing graduate education in other disciplines (e.g., engineering, computer science,
or a medically related field) or going directly into the job market upon graduation.
The degree elective requirements may be tailored to suit the student’s particular
needs or interests. For example, a student wishing to attend medical school may wish
to focus elective credit in physics-new and chemistry, a student wishing to pursue
an advanced engineering degree may wish to emphasize engineering courses, etc.

Learning Outcomes for Bachelors Degree in Physics

Knowledge of the core fields of physics-new including mathematics, classical mechanics,
electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, optics and wave phenomena, and modern physics-new
(including quantum mechanics and relativity).

Skills in general laboratory procedures employed in scientific demonstrations and
experimental work.

Knowledge and skills of basic research obtained by applying the scientific method
of investigation in a capstone research experience (for those students intent on graduate
degrees in science).

Knowledge of scientific procedures and background information in emphasis areas like
engineering and medicine, etc., (for students interested in these areas).

Bachelors Degree in Physics Education

The degree in physics-new education prepares a student to teach physics-new in secondary education. Students that complete this degree receive endorsements to
teach physics-new. Completion of this program is dependent upon being accepted into the Secondary Education
program through the School of Education. There is a great demand for teachers in physics-new and employment opportunities are excellent.

Minor in Physics

The Minor in Physics can be combined with other college wide Bachelor degrees. The
minor expands student knowledge of physical phenomena and provides fundamental knowledge,
skills, and abilities of the foundational principles of physics.